Kingston Community News

How culture shapes volunteerism in Canada

A recent Statistics Canada report shows differences in volunteerism rates by race and immigration status. About 70 per cent of racialized Canadians volunteered in 2023, compared with 74 per cent …

Canadian donations to charity take a hit, drop to all-time low, study shows

A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023. …

Some provinces are selling U.S. booze again — with a holiday twist. Is yours one of them?

How are Canadians feeling about buying American these days? Well, when it comes to U.S. alcohol, many are again raising a glass. But that doesn't mean their elbows are down.

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund distributes $300,000 to 131 food banks across Canada

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is significantly ramping up its annual donations to food banks across the country this year. Faced by an uncertain economic environment marked by loss of …

‘It’s hard to take’: Huge haul of donations destined for hurricane-ravaged Jamaica stolen from Mississauga storage unit

New Report Reveals Canadians Struggling with Rising Costs

A new national report highlights that managing limited financial resources remains the most common challenge for Canadians—with the cost of living continuing to top household concerns. With need rising in …